Google adds Passbook support to iOS Chrome, spreadsheets to Drive

Google on Wednesday rolled out updates for the iOS versions of its Chrome web browser and Google Drive cloud storage solution, each bringing notable enhancements like Passbook support and spreadsheet editing.

Chrome

Google's Chrome browser, first introduced in June, hits version 23 with the latest update and brings Passbook integration for devices running iOS 6. Much like Apple's own mobile Safari, Chrome is now able to recognize Passbook-ready boarding passes, gift certificates and other digital assets, for storage in the Passbook app.

In addition to Passbook support, the newest Chrome version is capable of sending PDF files to other apps like GoodReader.

Google Drive

Also debuted in June alongside Chrome for iOS, Google Drive received a few requested changes with version 1.2.0, including the ability to create and edit spreadsheets in-app, a feature some Google Docs users may be familiar with. According to Google, iOS users will now be able to see collaborators' edits in real time, a function previously restricted to the app's desktop client.

Formatting when copy-and-pasting text in Google documents has also been enhanced

From the release notes:

What's New in Version 1.2.0

Create, edit and collaborate on spreadsheets

Upload to Drive from other apps using Open in...

Manage upload progress and see recent uploads in new Uploads section

Rich text copy-paste within a document

Improved speed and stability

Improved contact search for sharing

Bug fixes

Both apps are free to download from the iOS App Store, with Chrome weighing in at 15.7MB, while Drive is 22.7MB.